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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2015 (January 29, 2015)
DSW Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
Ohio
 
001-32545
 
31-0746639
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
810 DSW Drive, Columbus, Ohio
 
43219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 237-7100
 
 
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On January 29, 2015, DSW Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Carrie McDermott has been appointed the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 2, 2015. Ms. McDermott, age 49, has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Stores and Operations since March 2011. Previously, Ms. McDermott served as Senior Vice President, Stores and Operations since joining the Company in February 2007.

A copy of the Company’s press release entitled, “DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes” is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1*
 
Press Release entitled, "DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes" dated January 29, 2015

*Furnished (not filed) as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.







Signature  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.  
DSW Inc.
By: /s/William L. Jordan
William L. Jordan
Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer

Date: January 29, 2015